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Jessica Donaldson
Sep 5, 2026
I’ve been working with Grisselle Romero, personal trainer at the Dodge YMCA, for over 3 years. I see her twice a week for 1 hour, and then do 2 independent sessions a week with a program she wrote for me - so (4) 1 hour sessions per week. Over the last 3 years working with her, I’ve lost almost 60 pounds and my body fat has gone from 43% to 28%! Grisselle is amazing! She listens to my needs/desires and tailors my programs accordingly. She continually challenges me with progressive overload and building my skill repertoire - while also keeping me safe! I am a 47 yo woman so we’ve had to proceed slowly and methodically but it’s amazing how much she’s been able to develop my physique and abilities. When I started with her, I could barely do an elevated goblet squat with 20 pound dumbbell. Now I squat 120lb with barbell, no prob! Deadlifting 220lb! Grisselle is incredibly organized, ALWAYS on time, and 100% reliable. She is encouraging while telling the truth and understands my behaviors and body mechanics so well that she knows when I need to rest before I do. She’s very protective and attentive, safety first, always. Most importantly, a very strong sense of integrity, never advises me on issues like diet or physical therapy that are outside her area of expertise. Instead she advises me to seek help from those professionals and will happily talk with them to explain what she’s been doing with me. I would advise anyone, any age, who is seeking to build strength and muscle and fitness, to work with Grisselle. If you show up committed and consistent, she will do exactly the same for you.
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Francisco Huerta
Sep 1, 2026
Un lugar agradable con todo lo necesario para ejercitarse y de pasó para desestresarse honestamente lo recomiendo.
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Hillary Tullin
Aug 26, 2026
I joined the Dodge Y a few months ago specifically to work with a personal trainer. I was lucky enough to get a call from Grisselle Romero to see if we might be a good fit. I knew during our consultation that she'd be the right person to train with. I'm 54, have health issues and really needed to start doing some intensive strength and resistance training. I don't love exercising - I've always looked at it as a necessary evil but working with Grisselle twice a week has made me rethink how I view working out. I'm actually enjoying seeing what my body can do, what I'm capable of, and the how much I've changed from our very first session. Grisselle is an excellent teacher, she's involved, and she meets you where you are. I couldn't ask for a better personal trainer.
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karen mcdermott
Aug 26, 2026
I've been working with Grisselle Romero at the Y for the past few years, and she is an exceptional personal trainer. She is extremely knowledgeable about exercise, anatomy, and overall health, and she brings that expertise to every session. Grisselle is a great listener and has taken the time to understand my goals, abilities, and physical condition, creating a training plan tailored specifically to me. With her guidance and encouragement, I've become stronger, healthier, and more confident in what my body can do. I highly recommend Grisselle to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, thoughtful, and dedicated trainer.
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Rachel Ambats
Aug 19, 2026
I started seeing Grisselle for personal training sessions at the YMCA after recovering from a severe back injury. My goals were to regain mobility, balance, and strength wile being care not to reinjure myself. From the start, Grisselle was attentive, thorough, and professional. She carefully listened to my history, my goals, and my concerns and developed a unique training program for me and my specific needs. I have now been working with Grisselle for about a year, and I cannot recommend her enough! Grisselle is extremely knowledgeable and focused during our sessions, while also being great company. She also routinely evaluates my progress and adjusts my program accordingly. Thanks to Grisselle, I have been able to resume my normal activity level outside the gym, which has been invaluable to me. I highly recommend Grisselle!
